Learning Support Program

The Learning Support program is governed by the policies listed below.

• During each semester of enrollment, students must first register for all required Learning Support courses before registering for other courses. This policy also applies to part-time students.
• Students with Learnng Support requirements in both math and English may defer math until the second term of enrollment.
• Students who are required to take Learning Support courses may not register as non-degree students in an effort to defer taking required Learning Support courses.
• Since Learning Support math courses are offered fall and spring semesters on the Barnesville campus in the daytime and evening, students who take off-campus courses only are not exempt from taking required Learning Support courses, even if these courses are not available at an off-campus location. Evening students needing English may defer one semester if the course is not offered.
• Students who are required to take Learning Support courses in English or mathematics may not register as auditors in any such course in that area.
• 30-Hour Rule: Students who accumulate 30 semester hours or more of college credit and have not successfully completed required Learning Support courses may enroll only in Learning Support courses until all requirements have been successfully completed. Students with transfer credit or credit earned in a certificate or prior degree program who are required to take Learning Support courses for their current degree objectives may earn up to 30 additional hours of college level credit.
• Overloads: Learning Support students may not register for more than 18 semester hours in any given semester. Overloads will not be approved.
• Students with Learning Support requirements must enroll only in approved courses. A list of classes approved for learning support students follows:

Courses Approved for Students in Learning Support
Gordon State College – 2018-2019

 Students will not be able to register for approved classes with prerequisites.

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Learning Support Standards of Progress

In addition to the Academic Standards of Progress and in accordance with policies of the University System of Georgia, students enrolled in one or more Learning Support courses (see Learning Support Program in this catalog for more information) must comply with progression requirements of the Learning Support program.

• Learning Support attempts are cumulative within the University System of Georgia.
• During each semester of enrollment, a student must first register for all required Learning Support courses before being allowed to register for other courses. This policy also applies to part-time students.
• Students with Learning Support requirements in both math and English may defer math until the second term of enrollment.
• Students who have been suspended without completing Learning Support requirements may complete their Learning Support requirements and additional collegiate-level work at SACSCOC-accredited TCSG institutions during the year of suspension.
• 30-Hour Rule: Students who accumulate 30 semester hours or more of college credit and have not successfully completed required Learning Support courses may enroll only in Learning Support courses until all requirements have been successfully completed. Students with transfer credit or credit earned in a certificate or prior degree program who are required to take Learning Support courses for their current degree objectives may earn up to 30 additional hours of college level credit.

Students who have been suspended from the University System and who wish to re-enter Learning Support Program to complete requirements may submit new test scores after a period of one year, provided no college courses in the University System have been taken during that time. The student will be bound by the most current Learning Support guidelines. Students who do not exempt following retesting may be considered for readmission under the current Learning Support guidelines. Readmitted students are subject to the 30 hour limit on college-level coursework and may take only required Learning Support courses if they had earned 30 credit hours during their previous period(s) of enrollment.

Students who have not been suspended and who wish to re-enter the Learning Support program to complete requirements may submit new test scores if they have not taken any college courses in the University System for a period of one year. Students will be bound by the most current Learning Support guidelines.

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Changing Pathways/Majors

A student who wishes to change his or her pathway to a baccalaureate degree or major must complete the Pathway/Major Change Form available online through the student’s Banner Web account. The form is accessed via the Student menu in Banner Web. Students who make such changes may have to complete additional hours of course work beyond that required by their previous program of study. Failure to provide such notification may result in delayed graduation.